While most of the conversation was centered on the importance of social responsibility, I walked away with a sports business scoop. And that is, according to Aron, the 76ers home uniform has always been white, while on the road the team wore red, with blue as an alternate. From this point forward, blue is going to be the official road shirt, with red as the alternate.

As a marketing partner to the Sixers, it was apparent that Hilferty of Independence Blue Cross (get it?) was more than pleased with that news.